What a start it has been to our 30th year in business! New contracts, new apprentices, new sponsorship deals; it really has been a whirlwind start to our 31st year here at CWE.

This week alone has seen us sponsor our local Rugby Team, Cwmbran RFC, along with a banner for their pitch. A number of our engineer’s play for the club and as a Leadership Team we can’t wait to get down to the pitch to cheer them on when the new season starts.

Yesterday I received a call from Apprenticeship Awards Cymru announcing we had made it through to the final of our category of ‘Employer Apprentice of the Year 2016’. I can’t convey in words the excitement that resonated through the office at this news. We are really looking forward to the ceremony at Venue Cymru in Llandudno in October; there is already a daily countdown on the white board!

As a Director here at CWE, I felt a great deal of pride to see how happy our workforce was when they heard the news. This is certainly a massive achievement for CWE and one that would not have been possible without the continued support of our loyal clients & framework partners and our amazing training providers.

We look forward to the coming months, for a visit from the judging panel and the media teams. There will be great opportunities to show how committed we are to apprenticeships and training. We are looking forward to showing off our training suite and introducing them to our remarkable team. After the judging panel visit, there will be a number of press releases and even the presence of a film crew, documenting our story and the run up to the final.

With this strong culture of positivity & togetherness within the CWE Team who knows where the next 30 years will take us?

Rachel Meese-Kendall, Director

CWE this summer gained membership to yet another highly regarded institution, the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA.) Being part of the association, CWE are now able to show a high level of commitment to maintaining high standards in automatic door maintenance.

With the growth in volume of automatic doors throughout a huge number of business premises over the past two decades, the need for greater attention to safety in this area has become all the more apparent. As highlighted on their website, ADSA was established in 1985, and is the only institution dedicated to recognising the importance of safety with regards to automatic installations.

 With the growing need in the business field to adhere to safety and accessible requirements, it is important that such a common feature is maintained to the highest standards. Andrew Hutchins, CWE Director enthused, “It is very rare for small businesses to gain ADSA membership, and yet again this is a true reflection of our dedication to our customers’ and clients’ safety.”

The membership is also another example of how CWE endeavours to constantly keep up to date with changes in the facilities management field. Andrew continued to explain, “We made this commitment at a board meeting and were able to send two of our engineers on a course in order to gain full membership.”

The benefits of course are numerous. “Through being on board with ADSA, we can continue to maintain the highest levels of service, health and safety for our clients,” concluded the CWE Director.

Indeed, this is possibly the most pertinent advantage of the ADSA-CWE link. With an array of automatic door set ups, be they in shops, business premises or otherwise, thousands of people use such facilities from day to day. Given the electrics involved, there is a certain scope for errors to occur. In becoming one of the few small businesses to consequently adhere to such standards, CWE are continuing to strive to provide an ethical service to customers.

It is another reflection of how highly the team consider safety and continuous improvement throughout every component of the business’ work. Well done to everyone involved.